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Solvang
Getaway
Weekend

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Days 3 Nights 2 2008 Start Dates March 14 November 14 Start City Solvang Level Moderate-Avid Average Daily Distance 40-75 miles Price per Person $483 Single Supplement $165

California Bike Tour — Solvang Getaway Weekend

Daily Itinerary

 

Day One — Friday

We all arrive at our leisure in the afternoon in Solvang, at the Wine Valley Inn. Check-in time at the inn is 4 PM. There will be an optional short warm-up ride in the afternoon through the nearby town of Los Olivos. The route we've chosen is the time trial course of the Tour of California profressional bike race, which American Levi Leipheimer won in 2007.

You may choose to spend the time cycling, relaxing, walking the charming streets of Solvang, and dining at the restaurant of your choice. There are many restaurants within walking distance of the inn. [15 miles 700']

Day Two — Saturday

We gather for a continental breakfast, where we will introduce ourselves and talk about the days to come. After breakfast, we will begin our ride for the day: a rolling route through the backroads and past the local wineries to tiny Sisquoc, then back by way of Los Alamos and Los Olivos. After the ride, we'll host a get-together with refreshments in the Wine Vally Inn's courtyard. Dinner will be at one of the nearby restaurants. [58 miles, 2400' with shorter and longer options]

Day Three — Sunday

Breakfast will be once again at the inn. Today's ride will head to the wild Pacific coast, through rolling ranch land and some moderately high coastal mountains. The total round trip is about 75 miles, but there will be several spots along the way to pick up a ride in the support van. After returning to the Wine Valley Inn, we say our good byes to our trip companions and head home. [75 miles, 3000' with shorter options]

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